About the role#
The Branch Intern (Engineering) program provides students with real-world projects within the wholesale industry. You will gain exposure to the business while working on day-to-day tasks related to process improvement, project management, data support, and documentation. This is a rolling, on-site, paid internship based in Meridian, Idaho.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Project Manager team to track project milestones, deliverables, and risks.
- Apply project management processes to support scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Create and maintain project documentation, including estimates, material submittals, meeting minutes, and status reports.
- Assist with generating quotes in SAP and documenting opportunities in Salesforce.
- Research product data for the company E-Commerce site.
- Participate in on-site customer projects, including part identification.
- Travel with Application Engineers to customer sites for meetings or training.
- Assist with office and engineer trainings, including presentation support.
- Build professional relationships through meetings and one-on-ones with leadership and staff.
- Contribute to professional development through group projects and community involvement.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
- Completed your sophomore year.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in business office procedures, office equipment operation, and data entry.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Meridian, Idaho.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Border States
Border States is an electrical distributor founded in 1952. It is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The company operates from a headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, and manages over 100 branch locations across the country. Its services focus on supply chain products for the utility, construction, and industrial markets.
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